Baker Donelson · 4 hours ago
Legal Project Manager - Any Office Location
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yrBaker Donelson is a well-established law firm with a legacy of over 130 years, seeking a Legal Project Manager to join their Client Solutions Group. The role involves driving client portfolio implementations, optimizing legal operations, and collaborating with a team to deliver innovative legal service solutions.
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Responsibilities
Develop deep expertise in the Firm’s project management methods, both general best practices and our BakerManage approach
Help build and roll out collaboration and case-management tools (e.g., MS 365, SharePoint, HighQ)
Gather requirements, draft statements of work, set up matter management platforms, train users, and provide ongoing support
Collect project data, analyze results, and create client-facing reports
Monitor client portfolios to enforce billing guidelines, track matter updates, generate reports, and manage budgets or pricing
Learn and use proven process improvement and legal operations practices
Help carry out process improvement projects for client portfolios
Support clients’ day-to-day legal operations functions
Work with LPEs to carry out and capture institutional data hygiene responsibilities, including memorializing final pricing decisions and CSG projects and initiative metrics
With LPE oversight, develop content and presentations focusing on CSG programs and solutions for use in RFP responses and internal and external trainings
Conduct portfolio management trainings with a focus on technologies, reporting, and tools
Perform other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a relevant field
Project Management Institute (PMI) member or project management professional certification or willingness to obtain
Process improvement methodology certification (e.g., Lean or Six Sigma) or willingness to obtain
Strong leadership, managerial, and organizational skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills with stakeholders at every level
Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual
Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain effectiveness during change
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines
Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary
“Do whatever it takes” attitude
Preferred
Law degree from accredited law school
Valid license to practice law
Legal practice experience
Preferred experience with litigation/transactional support technology
Preferred experience with implementation of a project management or knowledge management technology
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Medical Leave
New Parent Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) Matching
Company
Baker Donelson
Baker Donelson provides a range of legal services and matters.
Founded in 1888
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patton Hahn
Shareholder
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